Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Bolton (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 6 schools in Bolton, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 124Bolton School Boys' DivisionBolton · Independent All-throughA level APS: 40.4 (B)
- 263Bolton School Girls' DivisionBolton · Independent All-throughA level APS: 40.1 (B)
- 380Canon Slade SchoolBolton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 38.1 (B-)
- 448Turton SchoolBolton · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 37.2 (B-)
- 552Thornleigh Salesian CollegeBolton · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 36.3 (B-)
- 662Rivington and Blackrod High SchoolBolton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.9 (C+)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton School Boys' Division Bolton · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 40.4 (B) | 24.0 Lower 50% | 34.3 Attainment 8 | 1,131 |
| 2 | Bolton School Girls' Division Bolton · All-through · Ages 7–18 | Independent | 40.1 (B) | 63.1 Top 50% | 55.2 Attainment 8 | 1,057 |
| 3 | Canon Slade School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.1 (B-) | 80.1 Top 25% | 53.9 Attainment 8 | 1,724 |
| 4 | Turton School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 37.2 (B-) | 47.7 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 1,596 |
| 5 | Thornleigh Salesian College Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 36.3 (B-) | 51.9 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,574 |
| 6 | Rivington and Blackrod High School Bolton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.9 (C+) | 61.7 Top 50% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,626 |
Bolton School Boys' Division in Bolton leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Bolton with A level APS 40.4 (B). Of the 6 schools shown, 2 are independent, 2 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Bolton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Bolton?
Bolton School Boys' Division in Bolton, North West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Bolton with A level APS 40.4 (B) (Pupils on roll: 1,131).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Bolton ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.